Rangers Loanee Face A Big Decision This Summer: Why They Still Have A Real Shot? | OneFootball

Rangers are determined to bring Mikey Moore back to Ibrox next season, and while the club are pulling out all the stops, the situation has become a lot more tangled lately. Keith Wyness, the former Aberdeen and Everton chief who now advises elite clubs, told Football Insider that Tottenham‘s money troubles might actually force their hand, potentially pushing Moore toward a permanent move to Glasgow this summer. Wyness pointed out that Moore’s price tag has risen steadily during his loan, exactly what Spurs hoped for when they sent him north.

Rangers face a complex Mikey Moore puzzle as summer approaches

However, things took a turn when Moore went on the record saying he wants to head back to North London and fight for a spot in the Spurs first team, regardless of whether they stay in the Premier League. That definitely changes the mood, especially since Rangers had been working on the idea that the 18-year-old was happy to stay put. Moore has chipped in with six goals and two assists over 27 appearances this term, maintaining a solid 7.05 FotMob rating, and Danny Rohl has already been vocal about wanting the winger back for the 2026-27 campaign.

“It’s been a very successful loan period.

“I’ve seen his valuations go up since he’s been at Rangers, which is exactly what they wanted to do, give him game time and put him in the shop window. It’s worked very well. Even if Spurs were to go down, then he would probably still stay at Ibrox. Rangers would be very keen to keep him for another year. He seems to be very happy there.

“From Spurs’ point of view, it would be about giving him one more year of putting him in the window again, maximising his valuation, rather than necessarily putting him back into the Championship.

“Now, he will be a future player, and it’s going to be up to Spurs to balance those books as to whether they need to sell him or whether they’re prepared to let him have another development, maybe even half a season, then bring him up bring him back to finish the season of the Championship with hopefully a promotion push for Spurs.

“That’s how I could see things panning out, but it’s worked well, he’s settled in well, he’s playing well, and Rangers are pushing hard, so he’s part of a very interesting dynamic. He’s learning a lot in terms of experience.

“I’m sure Danny Rohl has been a very good manager for him. Everything seems good in that situation. That’s one of those areas where it can work out very well. They don’t always work like that, but in this case, everybody seems to be happy.”

Why Rangers still have a real shot?

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 21: Mikey Moore of Rangers is seen warming up during the William Hill Premiership match between Rangers and Aberdeen at Ibrox Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Rangers shouldn’t be discouraged just because Moore showed some loyalty to Spurs in a recent club video. Players usually say what they need to say publicly, especially when their parent club is in a relegation scrap, and every comment is over-analysed. As of late April, Tottenham are already in the relegation zone, and that desperation is going to dictate their entire summer transfer strategy.

The Rangers hierarchy has already put a permanent bid on the table that includes a sell-on clause and a first-refusal option; two details that make a lot of financial sense for a cash-strapped Spurs board. Selling him now brings in quick cash, gets a salary off the books, and protects future profits.

It’s a strong business argument. Former Tottenham scout Mick Brown has even hinted that if Spurs actually go down, Moore’s return to Rangers becomes much more probable. Rangers need to keep up the pressure, stay close to Moore’s representatives, and keep a second loan in their back pocket as plan B. The fact is, Ibrox has been good for Moore’s development, and that remains the strongest hand Rangers have to play.